yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] henslo:
I had this problem with both my Galaxy S2's Hercules and skyrocket, using the information in this thread fixed it without having to pay. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1931310
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aamir123:
Idk about that seller, he has many good reviews but some bad ones as well. also actually expects an average consumer to take their motherboard out themselves and ship it to them? I would go local if I were you but your choice.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
I go local as well. Easier to hold them accountable for their work. And imo is easier to trust them when you can see them face to face.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lmelvin12:
Same problem this week

I experienced the same thing with my galaxy s3. It started in October but was not too bad because my case helped ease the problem. Anyways I called T-mobile and they are sending me a new one free of charge.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] TSoprano:
I just bought a tmo gs3 off of cl that had the depressed button problem. Take the battery out and put it back in and the phone boots without even touching the power button. I took it apart and hit the internal button with some electrical contact cleaner but it didn't help. So I took it apart again and got out the Dremel with a small fine grinding wheel. I took about 2 mm off the internal button.. Problem solved...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lilmatt429:
So a big update guys..

I received my phone back, and expected it to be in the same condition that I sent it in. On the repair statement in the box, it states that the phone is beyond repair and that the fail description is "GROSS ELECTROMECH DAMAGE-ABUSE". The odd thing is that my phone button works, when I thought they hadn't performed any repair at all. But now, my phone won't charge and won't be detected by the computer. I took the cable I was using and tried it with my old Samsung Moment, and it operates just fine. Before I sent it in for repairs, the USB port was operating just fine. I know this because right before I sent it in, I had to unroot it and flash it with a stock rom from Odin. The port was operating fine when I had sent it in.

Now, I'm wondering if they did perform a repair. In the repair logs, one technician says "SOLUTION: Replaced Component". This technician also notes that it came with damage on the sides.

The NEXT day, the log says that the unit did not pass the quality assurance check during the PBA inspection, that a pad was lifted on the I/F connector, and that the unit was beyond economical repair.

I feel like during the PBA inspection, they noticed that the USB port wasn't operating correctly, and then stated that it was B.E.R. I'm completely sure that the port was operating correctly prior to shipping it to them.

What's confused me this whole time was whether or not the power button was repaired or not, because the log later says it was B.E.R., so I was never sure. I plan to call them and find out, and if they DID indeed repair it, I feel as though this charging port issue was under their hands, because it was operating correctly when I shipped it.

I was happy that the power button seemingly magically cured itself, but now I'm irritated that the charging port is broken, which I feel like wasn't a fault on my end.

Here's the repair logs, with the last names censored:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] NitroGEEK:
Did You The Warranty Break Because I Got A Friend With The Same Problem
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aamir123:
The guy I mentioned above re listed the s3, I will be using him for my friends s3
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lilmatt429:
Warranty covered it. The device has been opened, but they didn't mention anything about it. I also reset the flash counter with TriangleAway and flashed to stock rom.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] danieldp1990:
enter recovery without using power switch?

so as my S3 power switch is also damage and i flashed a fr=irmware on it, now its on boot loop and i need to do some wipe data and all that , but my power switch of my s3 is broken.... is there a way to enter recovery on bootloop witout using the power switch ?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] wardoc22:
When my power button broke, I took the switch itself off the motherboard. Too much of a hassle to send it in and get it fixed IMO.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] markdapimp:
Sorry to bump this thread I just replaced my power button and volume rocker button by buying the OEM parts on ebay

then I just popped it out with a plastic pry tool

its being held by just some silicone clips on the powerbutton/ volume rocker

I cant believe how some company's charge like 40$ for this simple swap
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] FastEddie422:
Do you have a link to the eBay listing you bought from? And also, did you not have to solder anything? I need to get mine fixed but I'm not the best with soldering and I don't want to deal with the problems that would ensue if I tried it. Thanks.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nismofan25:
Wow, that's pretty bad to hear you don't warranty or insurance on the phone. Good luck on getting this fixed :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] markdapimp:
No soldering needed!

White: http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-Home-...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item5aeef6ab22

Blue: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pebble-Blue...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item1c33528190

Here's a short video I found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSkitHM1g4U
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] FastEddie422:
Ohh okay, you're talking about the exterior one. I think the problem with mine lies in the interior button that's actually connected to the motherboard because it still acts up even when I remove the exterior button altogether. I don't think I can get away with fixing it without soldering. Thanks for the links, though.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
If soldering is involved I suggest weighing the cost of a new motherboard against having a shop do the job. If they mess up they should replace it for free, whereas if you mess up you have to order one. Unless you are good with soldering small electronic parts you might want to avoid diy. Its very easy to damage other components if they get too hot.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] FastEddie422:
Yeah I have no intention of trying to solder it myself. I've only soldered a handful of times in my life and I have shaky hands as it is. There's a shop in my area that should hopefully be able to do it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ElphaTutorials:
Dirty Fix

I made a video on how to do a dirty fix of the power switch (the interior one). Feel free to try it out. It has worked for many people.

Since I'm new here's the link /watch?v=3Glllc7bEJs (YouTube)

There is a way to short the power switch as well to turn it on once you do this video (although it has only been done by someone who commented about it and I have not tested it out yet). The method is explained in the comments section, should be the first comment you see starting with "Update May 2014."

Bootloops are caused by a faulty power switch sometimes, which cause the power switch to be constantly pressed (even when it clearly isnt') which results in the bootloop.

Thanks.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] awoolf:
That's not what is being replaced with a "power switch repair". The part you are referring to is the external button - just a small piece of plastic - and they don't "go bad". They could get mangled by someone poking and prodding, or lost perhaps. The problem people are frequently seeing is caused by a faulty power switch, soldered to the motherboard.

This problem is very common on all the S2/S3 models. See these threads:

http://androidforums.com/samsung-epic-4g-touch/720544-galaxy-sii-sph-d710-power-button-issues.html

http://support.t-mobile.com/thread/34477

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2337339

Several eBay sellers offer mail-in repair service for the T-Mobile Galaxy S3:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=t-mobile+sgh-t999+power+button+repair

Or, if you are handy with a soldering iron, you can replace it yourself:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=t-mobile+sgh-t999+power+switch
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] killercurly:
Broken powebutton

In my case (not sure it helps you).

Instead of using the power button I used my battery.

- Barely lift the battery so that poer is diconnected

- Hold down the volume down key while inserting the battery
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] fredddvargas:
worked!

after a little water splash in the sea... my power button broke.. and with this info I could start the phone!

worked great for me!! thanks!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DjMattRobz:
This exact same problem happened to me while I was in Italy this summer visiting family. I know this fix is going to sound a little crazy but it worked for me and when I say the video my heart dropped, but now I do it every month or two and the phone works like a charm :good:.

This fix requires no soldering iron or screwdriver or replacement of any part (if the button is completely soldered off. If that's the case the phone will boot and a second or two after you take your finger off the power button the phone fails.). It consists of removing the back cover, battery and SIM card, then you find a nice solid table and with your index finger on the volume keys and thumb on the screen you hit the phone on the table with the power button side facing down. Make sure you hit the table square with the power button and not the phone itself. It takes about two or three hits for it to work. I have done this about 30 - 40 times with different phones and none have yet to have had any issues due to the whack. Video Below.

Due to me not having enough posts I can't embed the video in the post. If a mod see's this can you embed it for me, thanks.

Youtube Video

How To Fix a Constantly Rebooting / Restarting Samsung Smartphone

/watch?v=pQ-U-Q_NdOo

I know it's a little scary but it works and worst comes worst and the phone breaks, it gives you an excuse to buy a new one. :D

Oh Ps. I will not be responsible for any damages due to this method. Perform at your own risk. And read the description in the video first it'll clear some things up.

Hope that helps.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Still, I'd say that's a scary prospect. Before taking such drastic action it'd probably be wise to try gentler methods first, such as compressed air.

Even so, thanks for posting the tip!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Karl0s:
Hey!

I had this problem and after a quick search on Google, I've found your post.

Netheless to say , my phone is now FIXED after hiting the table 4 or 5 times with the power button.

I did not use that many force, and it has no damages whatsoever.

Thank you!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] turbo2ltr:
Had the same problem. Wish I had tried the "smack" method a little harder. I didn't see this until I already removed the switch.

I did a postmortem on the switch. I carefully took the switch apart. Turns out there are two tiny slightly curved contacts that form the "click" part, that short out to the "back" of the button when pressed. These contacts appear to be silver coated spring steel. What happened is a microscopic (yes I was using a 40x stereo microscope) flake of silver came off the contacts and bridged between the contact and the back of the switch. Seems like it is essentially a manufacturing flaw in the switch. but makes sense that smacking it hard enough will "fix" it, at least temporarily until the next flake comes off.

Anyone have a *good* (US) source for these switches so I can fix mine? I see some on amazon and ebay from the same seller in "Chicago" but seen people complain it ships from China.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Garrett 77:
barbarian fix

I had the same boot loop problem. I took my back off, unscrewed the back plate, and pulled the power button off the motherboard with some snips. To power the phone on, i skip the battery in while holding down the bound down, home, and power buttons. This puts me into download mode. I cancel and the phone reboots. Using the 7700 mah zerolemon battery so i seldom run out of juice :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rmeneses:
I've tried smacking my s3 on table several times and what work is this, I used some heavy tablespoon to center the hitting of the power button and voila, my s3 booted all the way. I've been to the local repair guy and he want to replace the board and his charging me an arm but because of this post from 2014 now my s3 is perfect again. I love you guys. Thanks xda
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kloppholz:
Hello,

I received my new Nexus 5 on friday. It is on stock rom, non rooted and brand new.

My problem is, that I had randomly reboots, most if it is idle.

I have done a factory reset, but it does not help.

Has someone an idea how to fix it?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Do you remember what the last app was you installed before the reboots started?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kloppholz:
No. It was all backed up automatically the installed apps with the Google activation.

Maybe I should turn this off with and do a third factory reset again?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
I wouldn`t tinker too much with it i would have the phone exchanged for a new one as it is only a few days old bro.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kloppholz:
I have Reset it three times! The last one without install any application. In the last 2 hours it restarts three Times.

Any New ideas? Tomorrow I will contact Google for an replacement Device.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kloppholz:
Tests with and without the sim Card results in the same. The Nexus 5 reboots randomly. Any other ideas? Without root I can't access to logfiles.

Today I have order a replacement. Now I have to wait 4-5 weeks...
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] squeeish:
Here's my last_kmsg for my first random reboot on the Nexus 5. Stock ROM and kernel.

[60692.834887] ------------[ cut here ]------------

[60692.835030] kernel BUG at drivers/gpu/ion/msm/ion_iommu_map.c:441!

[60692.835105] Internal error: Oops - BUG: 0 [#1] PREEMPT SMP ARM

[60692.835243] CPU: 0 Tainted: G W (3.4.0-g9eb14ba #1)

[60692.835326] PC is at ion_map_iommu+0x568/0x6f4

[60692.835461] LR is at debug_mutex_free_waiter+0x3c/0x78

.

.

.

[60692.896838] ---[ end trace 95b254d30b989a40 ]---

[60692.896918] Kernel panic - not syncing: Fatal exception

[60692.897059] CPU1: stopping

[60692.897158] [<c010de1c>] (unwind_backtrace+0x0/0x144) from [<c09fd44c>] (dump_stack+0x20/0x24)

[60692.897309] [<c09fd44c>] (dump_stack+0x20/0x24) from [<c010c890>] (handle_IPI+0x198/0x1cc)

[60692.897396] [<c010c890>] (handle_IPI+0x198/0x1cc) from [<c0100590>] (gic_handle_irq+0xb0/0xf4)

[60692.897543] [<c0100590>] (gic_handle_irq+0xb0/0xf4) from [<c0106f00>] (__irq_svc+0x40/0x70)

[60692.897683] Exception stack(0xed5e9ef0 to 0xed5e9f38)

[60692.897761] 9ee0: c24004cc 60000013 818f818f 00010000

[60692.897903] 9f00: ed5e9f88 ed5e9f7c c24004cc 00000002 c103c0d8 e2870300 0000005c ed5e9f44

[60692.898045] 9f20: 00000000 ed5e9f38 c01b40c4 c0a0f064 60000013 ffffffff

[60692.898133] [<c0106f00>] (__irq_svc+0x40/0x70) from [<c0a0f064>] (_raw_spin_unlock_irqrestore+0x3c/0x68)

[60692.898285] [<c0a0f064>] (_raw_spin_unlock_irqrestore+0x3c/0x68) from [<c01b40c4>] (prepare_to_wait+0x64/0x84)

[60692.898437] [<c01b40c4>] (prepare_to_wait+0x64/0x84) from [<c0706564>] (dbs_sync_thread+0x140/0x210)

[60692.898586] [<c0706564>] (dbs_sync_thread+0x140/0x210) from [<c01b3690>] (kthread+0x98/0xa4)

[60692.898732] [<c01b3690>] (kthread+0x98/0xa4) from [<c0107f60>] (kernel_thread_exit+0x0/0x8)

[60693.899174] Rebooting in 5 seconds..

[60698.900870] Going down for restart now

[60698.901701] Calling SCM to disable SPMI PMIC arbiter

No errors detected

Boot info:

Last boot reason: kernel_panic

Full paste: http://pastebin.com/1W2MiK4J
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kloppholz:
Please write down your Experience here (Android Bug Report) and vote that you have the same problem:

http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=62070
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ssconceptz:
I wish google would really fix this ****, is the only solution to RMA? No software or image update could fix a kernel panic? Mine gets it all the time.
[Micromax A116] mumert:
Hi , I need qmobile noir a600 original stock rom

If any one has it , plz upload it , plz help me i need it

I would greatly appreciate it
[Micromax A116] aspn114:
Dear I have backup of qmobile noir A600 stock rom. contact me on 03335909700:
[Micromax A116] HassanMirza01:
is this backup of 4.2.1 Stock of Qmobile ??
[Samsung Focus S] abudraih:
Hi folks

this is the first time for me with WP 7 :( i am with the Android since the G1 lol.

i got an a focus s from a friend and i said to my self , why you don't try it? its locked to at&t, so the first thing i have to do is unlocking it.

at that point the problems started!!, i checked the unlocking cost via code, the average is 30$ which is expensive for 80$ phone!!, so i choose to unlock it via fastgsm and unlocking via USB cable.

i followed the instructions and everything seems to be OK till the last step when the phone reboots to the download mode, the program shows "FAILED" i had contacted teh customer support for fastgsm and they tried to help me, with o hope, thereafter i didscovered that there is somethign wrong with the connection of teh phone to the PC.

i start to read and read and read again "noting that i am expert in android things" and finally i decieded to use the CAb sender and/or the "sharp7eighter' to update then SIM unlock.

both programs with the same error "Device handshake failed" noting that the phone is connected and shows i937 in my compute but it never ever recognized by Zune, always says "no device connected"

sorry for my bad English, but i am very sure there is something i can do to :

1-go back to stock

2-update my phone

just to connected the fastgsm program to be able to SIM unlock it at acceptabl;e price 15$.

please and thanks
[Samsung Focus S] dazza9075:
Fastgsm stopped working with the focus s when the newer firmware got updated, I think it was version LE2, I know I had to pay for more expensive unlock although in theory we can achieve unlock without paying anything with gsmtools etc, but this is risky as I don't really know how, it would require some experimental work!

As for connection issues

On keypad of your phone type ##634# and click "Call" button to show Diagnosis screen.

Type *#7284# onto Diagnosis screen, select "Modem, USB Diag." For fastgsm, and "zune" for...well, zune and confirm selection

Restart and let me know how zune sync now works
[Samsung Focus S] abudraih:
please see me comments above
[Samsung Focus S] abudraih:
here the Zune is not connected , noting the the PC is recognize the phone
[Samsung Focus S] dazza9075:
Its zune, Not zune diag, select the top option and reboot, it should work then

Incidently its modem diag for fastgsm and not zune diag, as far as I could tell zune diag doesn't work with either!
[Samsung Focus S] abudraih:
still not working :(
[Samsung Focus S] dazza9075:
OK, there are a bunch of things we are going to try

Firstly are you in a position to hard reset your device from the boot loader?

If so do it, If not turn it off instead

turn your PC off

Plug USB cable in to a different port on the back of your PC, do not use a hub, it has been known that some hubs can affect sync

Turn both pc and phone on, assuming you have used a different USB port windows will install new drivers

Load zune and try again
[Samsung Focus S] abudraih:
i didn't use the phone yet, so i have no data to lose.

for the hardrest i did it many times, from setting , about, reset your phone then turn it off, press the three buttons together (power+camera+vol down) and format.

i don't know what you mean by headrest via bootloader.

and i changed the USB port and used 3 different types of USB cables, with no hope :(

and the strange thing is, when i plug the phone, the zune starts automatically and shows no device connected !!!

i am very sure that the previous user for the phone manipulate wit the software, so all i am trying to do is revert to stock, and i have another question regarding the download mode, when i was using the USB method from fastgsm to SIM unlock (screenshot attached), it shows that the PC detect the phone and read all information, but when it restarts to the download mode, it "FAIL".
[Samsung Focus S] abudraih:
the screenshot attached
[Samsung Focus S] abudraih:
any thoughts ???
[Samsung Focus S] dazza9075:
I think its connected as a MTP device, that probably explains it..

OK,

Im going to hazard a guess with drivers being the problem

with the device connected I want you to do in to device manager and uninstall the driver for it, make sure you click delete driver as well.

then Disconnect the device before it can start installing it again

then go to http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html and download the program at the bottom, make sure you choose correctly between x86/x64

this little program will allow you to view and delete all USB devices connected past and present. basically select the device, right click and uninstall it, you will need to run the program as admin

Have a field day and delete anything and everything that might be related to the phone, if you whack something that isn't related all you will have to do is reconnect it and it will install the drivers again so there isn't much to worry about.

try that and see if that removes what I think is a driver conflict. mind it might not be obvious what is and isn't related so best err on the side of caution and keep only those that definitely are not it!

Note it might be Samsung, or i937 or Windows phone or WP7 or more annoyingly USB composite device of which you will have many, just mind one of these will be a keyboard and mouse, if it stops just unplug and plug back in, windows will take care of the rest
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] J-A-J-O:
I resolved problem from my last topic, but now I have the new one. Every soft or hard reset the phone turns it in to bootloader mode. If i want to quit from bootloader i must remove the battery cover, put it back and plug the charger - this is only way to turn on the device.

I can't upgrade the software, because after device turns in bootloader mode everything hangs up, flash software can't do the job. Also upgrade from SD card dosn't work, MDA can't read it.

I have a warranty, but with changed software it is uselessness

What should I do?

EDIT: I found soft-reset, i can make ib by removing the cover of the battery, as you know cover is connecter with hardware-button which turns device off. I suspect, that in my device soft-reset button and combination for hard-reset (power + soft-reset) have been mapped to bootloader mode. And I must only change this mapping to it's old valutes.

Does anybody know how to do that?

PS. Magician is fully functional, i even restored backup (from ActiveSync)
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] probratanek:
I have the same problem. Does anybody know how to fix it?
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] iceblade997:
reflashing to the new wm6 lookalike rom worked for me... you can probably try flashing back to the standard 1.13 after that.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] 2234jones:
Bootloader

The bootloader is damaged and msuffering the same fate. i cannot upgrade or re flash as the computer won't recognise the device, i have a copy of the bootloader file i have downloaded off a website, but don't know how to replace the damaged one with this one.

I may just replace the phone and retire it.:confused:
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] caforever25:
help please

hello everybody, i have a VPA compact vodafone, when i was trying to upgrad it, it switched off, and now there's only usb v1.02 on screen, what can i do, help please

thank u